English Expression · Intermediate
fall for
To fall in love with
Pronunciation: say fall for
Meaning
To be deceived by something; to believe something that is not true.
Example
I can't believe how many people still fall for the coin glued to the sidewalk.
I can't believe how many people still fall for the coin glued to the sidewalk.
Practice tips
- Practice fall for out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.